National Coordinator, Events

**JOB SPECIFICATION**

**Title: National Coordinator, Events**

**Reports to: National Manager, Member Relations**

**Job Type: Full time**

**Location: Remote/Hybrid - Head Office is located in Oakville, ON**

Family Enterprise Canada is looking for a National Coordinator, Events to join our team. We are seeking an enthusiastic, resourceful, and proactive team player to join our team.

Working with our team, departments, members, and external stakeholders, you will employ your professional event planning and project management skills to create memorable event experiences for current and prospective members. This includes but is not limited to a wide variety of events including virtual and in-person workshops, multi-day conferences, family business visits, small group socials, webinars, and gala celebrations.

If you're a collaborative individual with a minimum of 3 years of event coordination experience, a degree/diploma in event management, and have a proven track record of managing, scheduling, budgeting, and event marketing experience we want to hear from you

**Highlights**
- Market competitive salary, based on experience with benefits and 3 weeks vacation entitlement after 3 months.
- Remote work with periodic attendance at our Oakville office as required
- This position requires travel, must be available for travel across Canada.
- Applications due: to be considered as received.
- Target Hiring Date: ASAP

**About Family Enterprise Canada**

Family Enterprise Canada is a national community, resource centre and learning hub for business families and certified Family Enterprise Advisors. We empower families with the resources needed to navigate challenges and embrace opportunities unique to working with loved ones.

A network built for belonging, our members connect, learn and grow through dynamic social and educational events, intimate peer-to-peer advisory groups, one-on-one mentorship, online and in-person learning experiences, and access to professionals that are specially trained in family business dynamics.

**Attributes**

**We are looking for someone who (is)**:

- **Organized-** To make your event a success, you must know how to handle dozens of things at once. Multi-tasking prowess is an absolute must You have flawless procedures, detailed checklists, and helpful technological tools.
- **Resourceful and Adaptable** - You are energized by fixing breakdowns or anticipating & avoiding issues. Even after having a foolproof plan and a contingency plan in place, you must be ready to react to any potential mishaps.
- **Collaborative** - You enjoy working with others and keeping the team in the loop and equally comfortable working independently.
- **Creative -** You are innovative, social and have a passion for creating memorable experiences for our members.
- **Strong Attention to detail** - You are a clear communicator and have a very strong attention to detail.
- **Work Well Under Pressure **- It takes a lot to rattle you, and you can stay calm and still be decisive under pressure.
- **Tech-Savvy **- proficient in MS Office Programs (word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Zoom and Teams. Survey Monkey, Mail Chimp and WordPress
- **Bilingual**: Ability to speak and/or write fluently in French is an asset

**Responsibilities**
- Develop, support and manage all membership events for family businesses and Family Enterprise Advisors (FEAs), hosted by the organization or member ambassadors in
- person or virtually.
- Monthly/Quarterly webinars, educational programs, and socials in which it is primarily supporting member ambassadors’ execution and planning
- Create a workback schedule and project plan for all events and additional requirements.
- Manage budget for all the events and programs.
- Support and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on budget, and market-leading quality events and programs.
- Manage vendor relationships, including contract, negotiations, event management and set-up.
- Develop and manage data derived from events and programs to continuously improve member experience.
- Develop new processes and guidelines for streamlined and efficient events at all levels.
- Be knowledgeable of latest trends and data, as well as event and program offerings from partner, friendly and competitive organizations.
- Event admin support: post events on internal systems; and manage event processes such as evaluation, attendance, reports, name tags, handouts, etc.

**At Family Enterprise Canada, there is a seat for everyone at our table.**

We celebrate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, it guides our decisions, informs our choices, and inspires our service to the community.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is fundamental to the way we attract, train, and grow our team.

Everybody is welcome. Your seat is waiting.

**Salary**: $15.50-$28.64 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
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